TravelUpdate
Huge 250,000 points offer on the Business Platinum Card!
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest coverage about the Business Platinum Card and the Amex Platinum Card Refresh ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yesterday, American Express revealed two new card refreshes – one on the Amex Platinum Card (Consumer) and the Business Platinum Card as well. While there was no new welcome bonus on...
Plane ‘n Simple
Amex Goes Nuclear: Both Platinum Cards Now $895 with Wildly Different Approaches
Well, the wait is over. Amex just dropped their biggest Platinum refresh in years, and both the personal and business versions are now hitting us with an $895 annual fee. But here’s where it gets interesting, they took completely different approaches to justifying that price tag. One feels focused, the...
View from the Wing
Airlines Call Me Tone Deaf—A New Book Showed Me How Being On The Spectrum Kept This Blog Alive 23 Years
I appreciate all of the readers of this site. That’s something I don’t say very often. Many of you know that I don’t have any employees. I write everything myself. And also that this isn’t my only endeavor. I also have a full-time job. My...
Miles For Family
Hot Offers on Business Credit Cards!
I have new links! I’ve partnered with Travel Freely to share these offers, and you’ll be supporting me when using the links below. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to add a business card, this is it. Hot new offers just dropped this week! Two of the strongest no-annual-fee cards...
One Mile at a Time
Which British Airways Planes Have Club Suites Business Class?
In 2019, British Airways introduced an all-new business class product, which represents a massive improvement compared to the carrier’s previous product. As is often the case when airlines introduce new business class seats, the challenge is actually getting a plane featuring those seats (Lufthansa can tell you all about it!). While...
Eye of the Flyer
How Refreshing? My Thoughts on the Platinum Card News
Not sure if you heard, but there was big travel rewards cards news yesterday. Earth has a new winner of the World’s Shiniest Coupon Book. The Platinum Card® from American Express (©Chris Carley for Eye of the Flyer) Following months of speculation, rumors, and purported leaks (most of which were true!),...
One Mile at a Time
American’s Premium 787-9Ps With New Cabins: Which Routes Do They Fly?
Over the summer, we saw American Airlines introduce its long awaited new Boeing 787-9Ps, featuring all-new cabins. This is an exciting development for the airline, as it represents a significantly upgraded passenger experience over what you’ll otherwise find on the carrier’s long haul flights. Of course one common question is which...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: SWISS Business Lounge A – Zurich (ZRH)
I’ve used the SWISS Business Lounge near the A Gates of Zurich Airport twice recently when traveling on SAS, both times in the morning, and immensely enjoyed this Star Alliance lounge. SWISS Business Lounge A Review – Zurich (ZRH) I used this lounge in May and August 2025 with virtually identical positive...
Monkey Miles
Monster new 120k Southwest credit card offer
The Chase Southwest credit card offers Here’s a look at the all current offers from Chase and Southwest. These offers vary throughout the year and can be combined and used to strategically to earn a Southwest Companion Pass = you can nominate an companion who will fly with you for just...
One Mile at a Time
How To Deal With Airline Schedule Changes, Make The Most Of Them
If you fly with any frequency, you’ve almost certainly dealt with airline schedule changes. You may have planned the perfect trip, only to have the airline change the schedule for your flights significantly. While schedule changes are a curse for most, some of us actually view them as a blessing,...
One Mile at a Time
Massive Southwest Performance Business Card 120K Bonus Points Offer
Link: Apply now for the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card is Southwest’s most premium card, and we’ve just seen a massive welcome offer rolled out on it, which is also the card’s best offer of the year. There could be huge merit...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Attendant Challenges Carrier Over Being Forced To ‘Work For Free’
A former United Airlines flight attendant is suing the Chicago-based carrier because cabin crew do not get paid for boarding, deplaning, and other ground time spent on the ground, including for critical safety-related work. Ava Lawrey worked for United Airlines for just two years, between July 2023 and July 2025, but...
The Bulkhead Seat
Spirit Airlines to Slash Capacity by 25% and Cut Jobs
Struggling low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing for major job cuts and a 25% year-over-year capacity reduction starting in November, according to an internal memo. The drastic move underscores the airline’s ongoing financial troubles and marks its second bankruptcy filing in less than a year. This has also raised serious...
Frequent Miler
Which is the best Amex Platinum card in 2025?
American Express has several varieties of its premium Platinum cards. And, while they are expensive, they are loaded with great perks.  Which is the best Amex Platinum card?  With a great introductory offer, any Platinum card can be a great deal for the first year. But what if you’re looking...
Points With a Crew
The Easiest Way To Get Your Free $50 From Rakuten
KEY LINK: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus. Rakuten is one of the most popular shopping portals out there. With a shopping portal, you can earn cashback, miles or points by making purchases online. Simply go through the shopping portal of your choice first and click through...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Only Guest at a Hotel or Resort Property. Twice. In One Year.
I am currently in the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, where until yesterday, we were the only guests at our resort property — and this experience occurred twice within one year. The Only Guest at a Hotel or Resort Property. Twice. In One Year. Photograph ©2025 by Brian Cohen. Being the only guest...